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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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It didn’t occur to me till I started reading The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery, and the Hunt for the Perfect Bird that there was also a possible threat to the eagle herself: poachers, who steal raptor eggs and chicks. We are cautioned to keep the location of the eagle a secret.

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Some Birding News about Birders in Costa Rica

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As it learns to hunt and live on its own, the young bird has taken up residence in a tree right in front of the farm. Named after the Army Ants that are often seen in that area, David Segura has been documenting an expected large number of bird species (check put the eBird list).

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Bird Litigation: Eagle Tails and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) met Defendants Crooked Arm and Shane in Montana, as part of “Operation Hanging Rock,” an investigation into the unlawful sale of migratory bird feathers. He likes to hunt.” Another investigation — Operation Silent Wilderness — also resulted in a number of MBTA prosecutions.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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There is a document on the web site of the state department of health pertaining to feral cats: The Department of Health does not endorse or oppose the concept of establishing properly managed cat colonies utilizing trap-neuter-return (TNR) techniques. Mole hills! New Jersey is Undecided.